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The Connecticut State Department of Education is adopting a new cloud-based certification application portal to replace the current Connecticut Educator Certification System (CECS). The official launch date of the new CECS is November 10, 2026. Please be advised that CECS will be completely offline from Thursday, October 29, 2026, to November 10, 2026, as we prepare to launch the new certification system. If your certification application is time-sensitive, please submit it before October 29, 2026.

Bureau of Certification

Bureau of Certification

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Log in to C.E.C.S.

You can use the Connecticut Educator Certification System to:

  • Apply for, renew, or update certifications online
  • Check the status of your application
  • Update your profile and contact information
  • View your Connecticut certificates
  • Request a duplicate copy of your certificate
  • View testing history
Log in to your C.E.C.S. account  

Tutorials



Certification application

Step-by-step instructions and important information about the application process



Managing your C.E.C.S. account

Step-by-step instructions for resetting and updating your password, retrieving your username, and getting your Educator Identification Number

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Renewing Your Certificate
Learn how to renew your initial, provisional, or professional certification.
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Certification FAQs
Review your specific certification requirements.
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Educator Certification Lookup
Find out whether an educator is certified in Connecticut.